While the 318 procurement and finance pros who were surveyed continue to focus on savings, delivering value, and process automation, they know that achieving their goals depends on how agile their procurement departments are. Can they operate predictably and quickly, and take on new responsibilities and challenges, in the face of complexity and constant change?

They can if the CPO has the right things on their to-do list, what Ardent has coined their agility agenda.

For a quick snapshot of what should be on that agenda, take a look at this handy new infographic.